Swimming Gala 2015

         There was a moment when an athlete or a coach walked onto a pool deck for a big meet where awe and anticipation set in. At that moment, we felt part of something big. It was the moment where our focus should be on our team, our event and the payoff. On the 23^rd of May 2015, we, the Irinian girls have had personally experienced the moment and its magic.

          Yes, it was none other than the annual swimming gala. We had put a lot of effort in hope that the event will be a successful one. Ever since a month prior to the big event, the swimmers attended continuous trainings despite their upcoming examination. There was a time when they had to force themselves out of their warm bed at 6:30 in the morning in order to practise. Their strong determination to train for perfection had even failed the scorching hot sun from discouraging them to get down to the pool. It was never a smooth journey throughout the training!

        And there came the day for the actual game.The seniors and teachers ensured that everything was well prepared and gave words of encouragement to the swimmers. The rest of the girls were rooting for their friends and series of cheers exploded as the competition progressed. Giving their best effort, the senior girls managed to secure second place and the juniors came in close as third. Nevertheless, a few of us Irinians had proven themselves to be dynamic as they broke several school records.

       
        
          All in all, I would like to thank all the teachers for their guidance and the girls for doing their best and not giving up to make this year swimming gala a memorable one.

                                                                                                               Written by Chin Wai Teng, L6